"The Hollywood Rhythm Kings", Jazz Trio
- Los Angeles, CA
- Jazz Band
- 18 Verified Bookings
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Martini Five-0 adds a touch of class and elegance to your event. We play classic standards from the Great American Songbook. Our repertoire includes selections popularized by greats such as Sinatra, Ellington, Holiday, Jobim and many others. We are highly experienced, full-time music professionals equipped to handle everything from casual to black-tie. Contact us now for more information about how we can help make your event a memorable occasion.
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Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
With its repertoire dedicated to the hits of greats like Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Antonio Jobim and Wes Montgomery, you might say that jazz group Martini Five-0 is stuck in the past. “That’s alright with us,” says band leader and drummer David Walker, “we consider it an honor to perform a body of music that has stood the test of time, and we have a great time doing it.”
Martini Five-0 grew out of jam sessions between Walker and English upright bassist Sam Norman. “Sam had just arrived from England a couple weeks before we first met. I had been working as a professional drummer in Los Angeles for a couple decades, mostly in rock and pop. I was looking for opportunities to play more jazz and knew that Sam had a lot of experience playing bebop overseas. I invited him to jam, and we hit it off really well.” Shortly after, the drum ‘n bass duo enlisted the services of highly regarded jazz guitarist Brad Rabuchin, who played with Ray Charles for 5 years and has also performed with Louie Bellson, Diane Schuur, Bonnie Rait, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson and Tom Jones, among others. To round out the group, they recruited up-and-coming vocalist Jessica Byrd. “Jessica is young, but don’t let that fool you,” says Walker. “She has a natural talent for capturing the spirit of the classic jazz standards. Audiences love her.”
NOTE TO EVENT PLANNERS:
We are highly experienced, full-time professionals equipped to handle all types of events: black tie to casual, large to intimate. Our experience with weddings and private events is extensive, and we can provide outstanding references.
Following is a sample of songs you’re likely to hear at a Martini Five-0 performance. However, our repertoire is always growing. Even if you don’t see your favorite jazz standard below, chances are we can play it. We are also able to accommodate requests, so if there is a particular song you would like performed at your event, please let us know ahead of time.
Swing:
All of Me
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Beautiful Love
Blue Skies
Body and Soul
Days of Wine and Roses
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
East of the Sun
Fly Me to the Moon
Georgia on My Mind
Green Dolphin Street
Have You Met Miss Jones
Honeysuckle Rose
I’m Beginning to See the Light
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Just Friends
Misty
My Funny Valentine
My Romance
Olea
Route 66
Satin Doll
September in the Rain
Straight, No Chaser
Straighten Up and Fly Right
Summertime
Sweet Georgia Brown
Take the A Train
That’s All
The Look of Love
The Way You Look Tonight
Them There Eyes
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
Latin:
Corcavado
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Girl from Ipanema
How Insensitive
Meditation
One Note Samba
Wave
Hawaiian/Surf
Aloha ‘Oe
Beyond the Reef
Blue Hawaii
Hanalei Moon
Hawaii Five-0
Little Grass Shack
Misirlou
Pipeline
Tiny Bubbles
Wipeout
Pop, Light Rock, etc:
Cold Duck Time (Eddie Harris)
Crazy (Patsy Cline)
Cry Me a River (Julie London)
Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles)
Fever (Peggy Lee)
Happy Birthday
Jail House Rock (Elvis)
Norwegian Wood (The Beatles)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland)
Sunny (Bobby Hebb)
Sway (Dean Martin)
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Blues
F Swing Blue
Five-0 Boogaloo
Martini Shuffle
Sun Down (Wes Montgomery)
Brad Rabuchin | Guitarist |
Jessica Byrd | Vocalist |
Sam Norman | Upright Bassist |
David Walker | Drummer |
Nancy said “"The Hollywood Rhythm Kings" is AMAZING!! We hired them for our Christmas party last night, and they knocked it off the park! They were the…”
Paige K. said “This band is extremely talented, dressed appropriately for the event, and were also wonderful to our guests. We highly recommend them and look forward…”
Cher S. said “We had Scotty and his trio perform for my son's reception at our home. They were professional and friendly. The music was awesome. My son wanted…”
Andrea S. said “These distinguished musicians played at a recent fundraiser in our synagogue and were truly outstanding. They can play any style of music and varied their…”